News & Current Events

Fil-Am Broadway producer bags his first Grammy
February 14, 2017

Fil-Am Broadway producer bags his first Grammy

Filipino-American Broadway producer Jhett Tolentino bagged his first Grammy during the award’s night held on Sunday. The three-time Tony Award winner, along with his fellow producers and cast members, won the Best Musical Theater Album for “The Color Purple”.
Bioré UV Watery Gel: A gel for all seasons to give you the coolest sun protection
February 14, 2017

Bioré UV Watery Gel: A gel for all seasons to give you the coolest sun protection

The Bioré UV Watery Gel sets itself apart by offering Filipinas a new sunscreen alternative that’s massively different from traditional brands we’ve dreaded using.
Cebu Pacific posts highest number of passenger flown in one day
February 14, 2017

Cebu Pacific posts highest number of passenger flown in one day

Philippine Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) posted its highest number of passengers flown in one day with a total of 64,684 passengers in December 27, 2016.
Filipina among speakers in the 4th Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit in Hong Kong
February 14, 2017

Filipina among speakers in the 4th Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit in Hong Kong

Filipina Chaye Cabal-Revilla is one of the speakers in the 4th Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit on February 28, 2017 in Hong Kong.
P&G pilots ‘Angat Kita’ sari-sari store program
February 14, 2017

P&G pilots ‘Angat Kita’ sari-sari store program

Sari-sari store owners will be getting a big boost as consumer product giant Procter and Gamble (P&G) recently signed a contract with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to spearhead a micro-entrepreneurship development program.
Ayala plans expansion of healthcare business
May 23, 2022

Ayala plans expansion of healthcare business

According to a business report of Philstar, Conglomerate Ayala Corp. (AC) seeks to expand and complete its healthcare portfolio by venturing into medicine manufacturing and healthcare finance.
Tokyo Metro: Revive MM subway project, fix MRT3
February 13, 2017

Tokyo Metro: Revive MM subway project, fix MRT3

The recently revived Metro Manila Subway Project has gained another supporter in Japan’s Tokyo Metro Company, Ltd.
#KwentongJollibee Valentine Series: Viral Videos of Love
February 13, 2017

#KwentongJollibee Valentine Series: Viral Videos of Love

Which among Jollibee's Valentine videos made you bawl your eyes out?
Luxury travel magazine cites PH as the ‘World’s Next Great Cruising Destination’
February 13, 2017

Luxury travel magazine cites PH as the ‘World’s Next Great Cruising Destination’

Award-winning luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast (CN) Traveler cited that the Philippines is next great cruising destination after the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
InterNations cites PH among ‘The Best Destinations for Expat Families’
February 13, 2017

InterNations cites PH among ‘The Best Destinations for Expat Families’

The Philippines was ranked 17th among the 45 countries included in 'The Best Destinations for Expat Families’ based on a survey by InterNations.
MGI partners with Blue Star Food Corp. to bring Yellow Cab to Vietnam
February 10, 2017

MGI partners with Blue Star Food Corp. to bring Yellow Cab to Vietnam

Famous pizza chain Yellow Cab, operated by the Max’s Group Inc. (MGI), is set to bring their famous New York style pizza in Vietnam within the next five years.
Kenneth Cobonpue to bring his creations all over the world
February 10, 2017

Kenneth Cobonpue to bring his creations all over the world

After serving as the creative director for the APEC Summit 2015 welcome dinner, famed furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue is now ready to bring his designs all over the world.
250 Fil-Canadians fly into PH for Winter Escapade 4
February 10, 2017

250 Fil-Canadians fly into PH for Winter Escapade 4

Roughly 250 Filipino-Canadians looking to escape the cold February winter of Canada flew in earlier this week for the much-awaited Winter Escapade 4.
PhilFrance Fashion Week celebrates French couture in Manila
February 09, 2017

PhilFrance Fashion Week celebrates French couture in Manila

The Embassy of France to the Philippines kicks off the 70th anniversary celebration of French-Philippine diplomatic relations this year with a French flair through the PhilFrance Fashion Week from February 13 to 16, 2017.
Philippines’ Super rice, released for commercial use
February 09, 2017

Philippines’ Super rice, released for commercial use

The National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) has approved 25 new varieties of rice in the Philippines.
Rizal, Luna, and Amorsolo works to be hightlighted in an annual art auction
May 24, 2022

Rizal, Luna, and Amorsolo works to be hightlighted in an annual art auction

The annual Asian Cultural Council Philippines Art Auction will be taking place on February 18 at the Leon Gallery, happening alongside Art Fair Philippines 2017.
Japanese samurai Takayama Ukon declared ‘blessed’ on Tuesday
May 23, 2022

Japanese samurai Takayama Ukon declared ‘blessed’ on Tuesday

A Japanese Christian samurai, who died in exile whilst in the Philippines about 400 years ago, was beatified in Osaka by the Japanese cardinal on Tuesday.
Filipina cosplayers among the cast of ‘Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’
February 10, 2017

Filipina cosplayers among the cast of ‘Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’

Filipina cosplayers, Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao, took the role of zombies in “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.”
The biggest travel expo in the country continues: 24th Travel Tour Expo
February 10, 2017

The biggest travel expo in the country continues: 24th Travel Tour Expo

The country’s biggest travel organization, the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) did it again! They’ve gathered most (if not all) of the country’s best travel-related businesses and agencies for the 24th Travel Tour Expo!
JAL launches flight which allows passengers to fly with their pets
May 24, 2022

JAL launches flight which allows passengers to fly with their pets

Japan’s flag carrier airline Japan Airlines (JAL) has recently allowed passengers and their pets to travel together in the main cabin, in a special flight service called “Wan Wan Jet.”